| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quitting throne | ||
| Renouncing crown | ||
| Renouncing a throne | ||
| Formally renouncing sailor and detective acting strangely? | ||
| Jack, with tyrant’s role, taking time out — making it permanent? | The Times Cryptic | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Abandoning royal dignity | The Telegraph Cryptic | 18 May 2015 |
| Giving up cook, bad at icing | ||
| Jack, with tyrant's role, taking time out — making it permanent? | ||
| Relinquishing power |